Childminder in Cornwall

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has designed an effective curriculum and understands the importance of building strong bonds with children. In her care, children feel safe and secure and make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder understands that fostering a love of books and stories is important. To support this, she has a lending library, allowing children to take books home, extending their reading experiences and supporting their learning at home. The childminder creates an environment rich in language and she reads to children often. During outings, she brings books along, connecting stories to nature. For example, she reads about birds when they observe them in the woods. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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The provision is good

There is a strong emphasis on exploring and understanding nature and caring for our planet. The childminder takes children on many trips. They visit local beaches, parks, nature reserves and woodlands, all while enjoying fresh air. On these trips, she introduces interesting art activities. Children create images using natural items, like twigs and leaves. Creativity flourishes during music and dance sessions, which also develop physical skills. The childminder takes children to a local dance class, where they express themselves through movement. Children enjoy role-play games with the childminder. They feed and care for toy baby dolls, prepare pretend snacks in the toy kitchen, and engage in imaginative play. To enhance their creativity, the childminder suggests adding seasoning to make the food taste even better.

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n The curriculum has a good focus on helping children develop their communication skills and a broad vocabulary. The childminder asks relevant questions, allowing children to think and share their thoughts. While assisting with a mathematics puzzle, she introduces new words like 'biggest' and 'sequence'. Older children speak with confidence and have lovely conversations with the childminder, explaining what they know and can do. The childminder speaks in a clear voice and repeats words for children to learn how to pronounce them correctly, for example 'banana' and 'blueberry'. n There is a strong focus on guiding children's personal and emotional development. The childminder discusses 'National Hug Day', explaining how hugs have a positive emotional impact and help people feel happy. She encourages children to engage in play with toy owls, connecting them to a recent story they have read. The children arrange the toys so that the mother

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owl is hugging her owlets in her wings. The childminder provides clear consistent message about developing healthy eating habits. However, the childminder does not always guide children to become increasingly independent in managing their personal needs. For example, the childminder does things for

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21 January 2025 children that they could learn to do themselves, like washing their hands and dressing toy dolls. n Children are supported by the childminder to be kind and polite, saying please and thank you. Children are curious and engaged learners. They listen to the childminder and respond eagerly to her requests, such as when it's tidy-up time, they quickly help to tidy the toys away. However, when children struggle to share toys or games, the childminder does not guide them to reflect on their behaviour and how it impacts on others. n The childminder recently took a course to improve her early years practice, boosting her confidence, particularly in mathematics. Since then, she's added more mathematics activities to her daily routine, helping children with numbers and mathematical language. As an active member of a childminder group, she continues to develop her knowledge and skills. n Parents state that they are pleased with the care their children receive. Before

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children start in her care, the childminder gathers information from parents to understand their starting points. They report that children make good progress in learning and development. Effective communication keeps them updated on children's activities and learning. They recommend the childminder to others. n The childminder communicates effectively with the children to check their understanding. She quickly picks up on any misconceptions and gives clear explanations to help them learn better. For instance, during a song, the childminder notices the children are not pointing to the correct body parts mentioned in the song. She responds promptly and adjusts her teaching to show the children where to point to their nose or eyes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence skills further, particularly managing their personal care needs n extend behaviour management strategies further, to support children to understand how their actions impact on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542067 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10368640 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Falmouth, Cornwall. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She offers government funded spaces for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the curriculum during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in their home. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector read parent feedback during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2025 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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